Your skin gets creams and potions, your home deserves some love to keep it from looking antiquated.

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2. Stripes. Yes, there are a 101 patterns we love, but elegant stripes—particularly rendered in blue- or black-and-white, are the perfect print to make sure your home looks fresh no matter what the year.

3. Wood floors. Rugs, tile, and marble all have their place in many stunning homes, but if you're after a look that's timeless (or looking to only make your investment once), beautiful hardwood floors will never date your home.

4. Sun-resistant fabrics. Even the most beautiful, classic piece of upholstery can look aged if it's enjoyed a life in direct sunlight...and the fabric shows it.

5. Seasonally-updated throw pillows. No, it's not one piece you buy now to keep your home looking "young" forever—it's the idea that a rotating display of cheerful, daring, and most importantly, adored by you, pillows can make a room feel lively and fresh without a major investment.

6. Books. Say it with us: Books will never, ever go out of style. And we love them for that. Display them with pride!

7. Imperfect pieces. The minute you bring home something that needs to stay pristine in order to stay attractive, you're asking for trouble (where do you think plastic covers for furniture came from?) A chicly-distressed leather chair has much more staying power than must-be-starched-at-all-times window treatments.

8. Art you love. The minute you buy a piece of art that's trendy, you're counting down the moments until it's out of style...and the room it's in along with it. Keep your home looking eternally up-to-date by making sure every piece on your wall is one you love. Change of heart? Swap it with something new.

9. Minimal tech support. The more you invest in furniture to support your current technology, the more you'll have to give up when the next latest TV/computer/sound system comes out. Instead of clunky media cabinets, think a sleek armoire that can be used elsewhere in your home after TVs start, say, beaming from our cell phones.

Tell Us: What pieces do you think age a home the most? What do you do to keep your home looking fresh?